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Caramel color is prepared by a carefully controlled heat treatment of carbohydrates, generally in the presence of acids, alkalis, or salts, in a method called caramelization. We are manufacturer of liquid as well as Powder Caramel color under the four International classifications.
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Classification of Caramel Colors
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Liquid Grade
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Description
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Application:
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Type - I
(E150a)
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Matrix Gold Plain Caramel
(Caustic caramel, Spirit caramel)
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No ammonium or sulfite compounds can be used
Color Strength: 0.032-0.037 Single Strength
Negative Caramel
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Distilleries, Whiskey, Brandies, food or beverages, etc.
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Type II
(E150b)
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Matrix Gold Caustic sulfite caramel
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In the presence of sulfite compounds but no ammonium compounds can be used
Color Strength: 0.092-0.102 Single Strength
Negative Caramel
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Whiskies, Brandies , Confectionaries, bakery, etc.
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Type III
(E150c)
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Matrix Gold Ammonia Caramel (Beer Grade Caramel, Soy-Sauce Caramel)
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In the presence of ammonium compounds but no sulfite compounds can be used
Color Strength: 0.175-0.225 Single Strength
Positive Caramel
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Beer, Soy sauce, Protein drinks, confectionery, etc.
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Type IV
(E150d)
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Matrix Gold Double Strength Caramel (Ammonia sulfite caramel)
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In the presence of both sulfite and ammonium compounds
Color Strength: 0.380-0.420 Single Strength
Negative Caramel
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Confectionery, Bakery, Carbonated Beverages, Liquors, Sauces, Juice, Jam, Pharma etc.
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Type IV
(E150d)
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Matrix Gold Single Strength Caramel (Ammonia sulfite caramel)
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In the presence of both sulfite and ammonium compounds
Color Strength: 0.200-0.220 Single Strength
Negative Caramel
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Carbonated Beverages, Country Liquor, Rums, Sauces, Confectionery, Pharma, Bakery, etc.
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List of Powder Caramel color we manufacture. Type I - E150a - Matrix Gold Plain Caramel Colour
Type II - E150b - Matrix Gold Caustic sulfite caramel Colour
Type III - E150c - Matrix Gold Ammonia Caramel Colour
Type IV - E150d - Matrix Gold Ammonia Sulphite Process Caramel Colour
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